Golf target



A. E. DAXGLE GOLF TARGET April 1, 1941.

Filed June 7, 1939 ATTORNEY.

Patented Apr. 1, 1941 UNITED STATES PATNT ()FFICE GOLF TARGET Armand E. Daigle, Detroit, Mich. Application June 7, 1939, Serial No. 277,857

5 Claims.

This invention relates to golf targets and the object of the invention is to provide a golf target having a pair of legs forming an opening therebetween of approximately the diameter of the usual golf cup and arranged so that a golf call may be putted through the opening against the deflector which will deliver the ball to the exterior of the device.

Another object of the invention is to provide a golf target which may be used on the lawn, on a carpet or on any flat putting surface and provided with a target and flag which are tipped when the golf ball passes through the device.

Another object of the invention is to provide a golf target formed entirely of sheet metal and having a deflector which may be bent to any desired angle to deflect the ball accordingly.

A further object of the invention is to provide a golf target in which the deflector acts as one of the supports for the device to hold it in upright position even under a considerable impact I from a golf ball.

These objects and the several novel features of the invention are hereinafter more fully described and claimed and the preferred form of construction by which these objects are attained is shown in the accompanying drawing in which Fig. 1 is a plan view of a golf target embodying my invention.

Fig. 2 is a front elevation thereof showing the target legs inserted in the ground.

Fig. 3 is a side elevation thereof.

Fig. 4 is a section through one of the legs showing the end bent for positioning the device on a carpet or fiat playing surface.

Fig. 5 is a front elevation of one of the legs broken away from the device and showing the bent end for supporting the device on a flat surface.

The device comprises an upright member I in the shape of an inverted U having downwardly extending legs 2 which may be provided with pointed ends 3 as shown for insertion in the ground when the device is to be used on a lawn. When so positioned. the legs 2 form an opening 4 therebetween which is approximately the width of the standard golf cup. A deflec or 5 is provided which is secured to one of the legs 2 at the point 6 by spot-welding and this deflector extends to the rear of the member I and is curved as shown. The deflector may be provided with a supporting lug I at the rear edge to rest on the playing surface. When used on a carpet or other flat playing surface, the

pointed ends 3 are turned back parallel with the deflector 5 as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 3 and also shown in Figs. 4 and 5. These bent ends 3 in combination with the lug I provide a threepoint support for the device when positioned on a rug, floor or other flat surface and when positioned on a floor, nails may be driven through the apertures 8 in the bent ends '3 to firmly secure the device in place.

Struck inwardly from the portion I of the device are a pair of lugs 9 shown more particularly in Figs. 1 and 2 and a target I!) is provided having a flag I I at the upper end which are connected by a connecting portion I2. This connecting portion I2 is bent at I3 so that the flag II extends upwardly in off-set relation to the flag pivot and lugs I4 are formed on the portion I2 which are pivoted between the lugs 9 on the pivot pin I5. The portion I2 extending downwardly from the pivot I5 terminates in the target I0 which is supported on the pivot I5 so as to extend into the opening 4 between the legs 2 at the front of the device.

In putting, the golf ball is putted through the opening 4 and will strike the target Ill which tips the flag on the pivot l5 and allows the ball to pass through and strike the deflector 5 which will deflect the ball in the direction in which the deflector is bent. This deflector being formed of sheet metal may be easily bent as suggested in Fig. 1 to deflect the ball in any desired direction. Several of the devices may be arranged on a lawn or a rug and the flags II may be numbered so that the player will play the different numbered devices successively. When arranged with a group of devices, the deflector 5 may be bent to deliver the ball at a point where it will be more or less diificult to putt to the next successive target depending upon the skill and experience of the player. By off-setting the flag as shown in Figs. 1 and 3 by means of the bend I3, clearance is provided for the flag over the top of the member I as it is tipped by a ball striking the target and tipping the flag.

From the foregoing description it becomes evident that the device is very simple and efficient in operation. is composed of few parts and is of consequent low manufacturing cost, is formed entirely of sheet metal and provides a device which accomplishes the objects described.

Having thus fully described my invention, its utility and mode of operation, what I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States is 1. In a golf target, an inverted U-shaped frame member, a combination target and flag pivotally mounted on the U-shaped frame member so the target may swing between the legs of the U frame member and the flag may swing over the top of the U frame member and a third leg for supporting the frame member in upright position, said third leg being attached at one end to a leg of the frame member and the opposite end being to the rear of the frame and bendable to act as a deflector to discharge a golf ball delivered through the U-shaped frame member, to one side of the target in position for driving toward another target.

2. In a golf target, a sheet metal frame member having a pair of supporting legs providing an opening therebetween, abendable sheet metal deflector secured at one end to one of the supporting legs and extending rearwardly of the frame providing a third support for the device, said deflector having its opposite end freely movable to provide a deflector body at the rear-of the opening between the legs of the frame member and bendable to cause the ball to be deflected to one side of the device, a target pivotally mounted on the frame member to extend into the opening between the legs and a flag extending upwardly above the frame member and arranged to tip as the-target is tipped on its pivot.

3. In a golf target, a frame member having an opening through which a golf ball may be delivered, a bendable deflector secured at one end only to one side of the frame member and;ar-

ranged to deflect a golf ball passing through the target to a position at one side of the target to permit again driving the ball for the next target of the series, the deflector forming a support for the device and a target pivotally mounted on the frame member and extending into the opening therein.

4. In a golf target, an inverted U-shaped frame Q member, a target pivotally mounted on the frame member and arranged to swing between the legs of the frame member and a bendable deflector secured at one end to one of said legs and extending rearwardly of the frame on a curve behind the opening between the legs providing a means for deflecting the ball to a position at one side of the target free from interference thereby to per mit the same to be again driven to a succeeding target of a series.

5. In a golf target, an inverted U-shaped frame member, a deflector secured at one end to one of the legs of the U-shaped frame member and extending on a curve behind the opening between the legs, the other leg of the deflector being unattached and adapted to be bent to cause a ball passing between the frame legs against the deflector to be discharged to one side of the frame member, the said legs and deflector providing a three-point support for the device and the deflector serving to deliver the ball one side of the target in position for a succeeding play.

ARMAND E. DAIGLE. 

